Fast food restaurants are so desperate for workers they’re hosting ‘hiring parties’ With the unemployment rate at a record low, restaurants like Taco Bell and Shake Shack are throwing hiring parties with free food and swag With the unemployment rate at a record low, restaurants like Taco Bell and Shake Shack are throwing hiring parties with free food and swag

Finally, a bedtime snack that’s actually good for your health Here’s a nutritious nighttime option this Halloween that doesn’t include ice cream, candy or chocolateHere’s a nutritious nighttime option this Halloween that doesn’t include ice cream, candy or chocolate.

I earn $15 an hour and will inherit $150,000 — how do I secure my financial future? This woman has never been to college, rents and says this is the one chance to improve her circumstancesThis woman has never been to college, rents and says this is the one chance to improve her circumstances.

I have wedding guest fatigue — can single people give less cash than couples? A recent divorcée says she doesn’t want to spend as much as married couplesA recent divorcée says she doesn’t want to spend as much as married couples.

I want to strong-arm my brother to guarantee my mother’s nursing-home fees This man says his brother has lived rent-free in their mother’s house and he says it’s payback timeThis man says his brother has lived rent-free in their mother’s house and he says it’s payback time.

U.S. retail sales surge in October after first back-to-back declines since 2015 Consumer spending still healthy, but it appears to be slowing downSales at U.S. retailers surged in October after the first back-to-back drop in several years, with most of the money being spent on gas and new cars and trucks. Retail sales leaped 0.8% last month following newly revised 0.1% declines in September and August.

Contactless cards could start taking off in the U.S. as Chase announces rollout Tap-to-pay cards are popular overseas but less so in the U.S.Contactless cards have been slow to take off in the U.S., but an endorsement from the largest domestic issuer may help speed up adoption.

Why Amazon’s ‘HQ2s’ won’t create two more Seattles The online retail giant has chosen Crystal City in northern Virginia and Long Island City in QueensThe online retail giant has chosen Crystal City, Va. and Long Island City, N.Y.

Wingstop to pay second special dividend this year, borrow $320 millionWingstop Inc. said late Wednesday it had borrowed $320 million and planned a $3.05-a-share special dividend. Wingstop stock was flat in after-hours trading. The company said the special dividend will be payable on Dec. 3 to stockholders of record as of Nov. 26. The special dividend announced Wednesday is the second the company has paid this year. The first was for $3.17 a share in February. Wingstop stock rose 70% this year, as the S&P 500 index rose 1.1%.

Dunkin' launches new espresso menu itemsDunkin' Brands Group Inc. announced that new espresso drinks will be added to the menu, made with new espresso equipment on Wednesday. The new items are an iced cappuccino and the iced Americano. They will be available nationwide starting Nov. 19. For the launch Dunkin', which dropped the "Donuts" from its name in September, will offer free samples for six weeks. On Friday, four-ounce tastings of the caramel flavored iced latte will be available, followed by the white chocolate flavored iced latte on Saturday. Other upcoming deals and promotions include medium lattes and cappuccinos for $2 all day from Nov. 19 to Nov. 25, and free Lyft rides for up to 25,000 customers on Black Friday to get them to their local Dunkin' location. Dunkin' shares have gained 12.2% in 2018 while the S&P 500 index is up 1.8% for the period.

Tyson Foods sales hurt by lower meat pricesTyson Foods Inc. reported a decline in sales in the latest quarter, as the meat producer contended with falling prices in most of its key segments. Tyson said Tuesday it booked $9.99 billion in sales during its fiscal fourth quarter, down 1.4% compared with the year-ago period and less than the $10.3 billion analysts polled by FactSet were expecting.

Goldman Sachs wants to pick neighbors at new headquarters in London U.S. investment bank wants pubs and restaurants barred from office building planned next door; takes issue with design and engineering aspects of projectGoldman Sachs is involved in a scuffle with the developers of an office building next to its new headquarters in London, pushing back against parts of its construction and design and securing assurances that the plot will not include any bars or restaurants.

New York raids luxury condo building in crackdown on Airbnb rentals in one of largest actions to dateA team of New York City law-enforcement officers swarmed a Manhattan condominium last month, issuing 27 notices of violations for illegal hotel use in one of the largest crackdowns on short-term rentals such as those listed on Airbnb.

What Chinese slowdown? Alibaba’s results reveal a record for opening minutes of Singles’ Day Apple and Dyson products are among the strongest early sellersAlibaba Group Holding Ltd. said Saturday it logged 10 billion yuan, or $1.44 billion, of sales volume in the opening minutes of its annual Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza.

Potbelly shares tumble after earnings and sales missPotbelly Corp. shares tumbled 7% after the sandwich chain reported third-quarter earnings and sales that missed expectations. The company had a loss of $1.97 million, or 8 cents per share, after a loss of $240,000, or a penny per share, last year. Adjusted EPS was 9 cents. Revenue totaled $107.0 million, up from $106.1 million. The FactSet consensus was for EPS of 10 cents and sales of $110.0 million. Potbelly Chief Executive Alan Johnson said in a statement that the company saw an 850-basis-point lift in traffic year-over-year, but will continue to make investments in brand awareness and purchase intent to drive business improvements. Potbelly expects full-year 2018 adjusted EPS of 26 cents to 27 cents, well below the FactSet guidance for 49 cents per share. Potbelly stock has lost 5.6% for the year to date while the S&P 500 index has gained 5% for the period.

American Express launches new Business Gold Card with flexible repayment feature The new product incorporates elements of charge cards and credit cardsThe new product incorporates elements of charge and credit cards.

Starbucks will build 100 stores annually in Japan for the next three yearsStarbucks Corp. said Thursday that it will build 100 new stores in Japan each year for the next three years, bringing the number of stores in the country to 1,700. The coffee giant will also begin delivery service in Tokyo on Nov. 9 through a partnership with Uber Eats Japan. The pilot will launch in three stores. And Starbucks is working with Line, a social platform, for innovations across digital areas like payments. The mobile-order-and-pay program will pilot in Japan in 2019. Finally, the Tokyo Roastery has an opening date: Feb. 28, 2019. It will be the fifth Roastery for Starbucks. Shares are up 18.3% for the year to date while the S&P 500 index has gained 5% for the period.

Wynn stock falls as Macau high-rollers slow downShares of Wynn Resorts Ltd. fell more than 12% in the extended session Wednesday after the hotel and casino operator reported adjusted third-quarter earnings in line with expectations and quarterly sales that surpassed forecasts but in a subsequent call with analysts cast doubt on its Macau business in the fourth quarter. Wynn said it earned $156.1 million, or $1.44 a share, in the third quarter, compared with $79.8 million, or 78 cents a share, in the same period of 2017. Wynn pinned the better profit on an increase in operating income from Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau offset by a decrease in the company's Las Vegas operations. Adjusted for one-time items, Wynn earned $182.3 million, or $1.68 a share, compared with $155.8 million, or $1.52 a share, a year ago. Revenue rose to $1.71 billion, compared with $1.61 billion a year ago. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected Wynn to report adjusted earnings of $1.68 a share on sales of $1.67 billion. In the call, Wynn Chief Executive Matthew Maddox said the company does not anticipate losing share in its segments in China "but we do think that the premium end of the market is feeling softer and that's our expectation for the fourth quarter," according to a FactSet transcript.

Papa John's needs a buyer, and fast, analysts sayPapa John's International Inc. is in need of a buyer, say Stifel analysts led by Chris O'Cull. The pizza delivery company, which has been battling its founder John Schnatter , reported a loss of 41 cents per share, after profits of 60 cents per share last year, and adjusted EPS of 20 cents. Sales of $364.0 million were down from $431.7 million last year. Both results missed the FactSet consensus for EPS of 22 cents and sales of $391.0 million. North American same-store sales fell 9.8%, ahead of the 10.6% decline FactSet expected. Shares have increased 37.6% over the last three months, a rise that Stifel attributes to investor expectations that the company will be acquired. There has been , but the company didn't comment on the issue during the late Tuesday earnings call. "[G]iven the deteriorating fundamentals, investors need the company to find a buyer soon, in our opinion," Stifel wrote. "[W]e believe the lackluster fundamental performance has moved the company's board to pursue strategic alternatives, including sales of the company." Stifel maintains its hold stock rating because of the buyout potential. Stifel's price target is $48. BTIG also maintains its neutral rating. "We believe much work still needs to be done to regain consumer trust, support franchise economics and stave off elevated unit closures," analysts wrote. "We expect these efforts to weigh on profitability and cash flows." Papa John's shares are up 5.6% in Wednesday trading, but down 2% for the past year. The S&P 500 index is up 7.6% for the last 12 months.

Wendy's shares sink after sales miss expectations, weak guidanceWendy's Co. shares sank 6.3% in Wednesday premarket trading after it reported third-quarter sales and same-store sales that missed expectations during after hours. Net income totaled $391.2 million, or $1.60 per share, up from $14.3 million, or 6 cents per share, last year. Adjusted EPS was 17 cents. Revenue totaled $400.6 million, up from $308.0 million last year. Global same-store sales rose 1.7%, while North American same-store sales fell 0.2% for the period. The FactSet consensus was for EPS of 15 cents, revenue of $405.0 million, global same-store sales growth of 2.4% and domestic same-store sales growth of 1.9%. Wendy's expects 2018 North American same-store sales growth of 1% and adjusted EPS of 56 cents to 58 cents. FactSet expects same-store sales growth of 1.9% and EPS of 73 cents. Wendy's stock is up 4% for the year to date while the S&P 500 index is up 4% for the period.

Papa John's sales drop for 4th straight quarterPapa John's International Inc. reported a fourth consecutive quarter of declining sales, adding pressure on the pizza chain to try to revive its business in ways that could include a sale of the company.

U.S. job openings fall from record high, but there are still more jobs available than unemployed Americans Job openings drop to 7 million in September from 7.3 million a month earlierThe number of job openings in the U.S. fell in September just a month after setting an all-time high, but companies are still scrambling to find workers and offering higher pay and benefits to attract them.

Bojangles' to be acquired for $16.10 a shareBojangles' Inc. has reached agreement to be acquired by investment firm Durational Capital Management LP and The Jordan Company L.P., in an all-cash deal. The restaurant chain's shareholders will receive $16.10 per share, equal to a 39% premium over the closing share price as of Feb. 12, a day before speculation of a deal was first mooted. It is a 16% premium over the closing share price on Sept. 27, a day before a published report that Bojangles' was exploring strategic alternatives. Bojangles' will continue to be run as an independent, privately held company based in Charlotte, N.C. The company will no longer hold its fiscal third-quarter earnings call on Nov. 4, but will issue an earnings release after market close on Nov. 8. Shares were halted for the news, but have gained 36% in 2018, while the S&P 500 has gained 2.4%.

Marriott stock falls after company misses sales expectationsShares of Marriott International Inc. fell more than 5% in the extended session Monday after the hotel chain reported adjusted third-quarter earnings above forecasts but its quarterly sales missed expectations. Marriott said it earned $483 million, or $1.38 cents a share, in the quarter, compared with $485 million, or $1.29 a share, in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted for one-time items, the company earned $598 million, or $1.70 a share, compared with $397 million, or $1.05 a share, a year ago. Revenue fell to $5.05 billion from $5.08 billion a year ago. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected adjusted earnings of $1.31 a share on sales of $5.3 billion.

Warren Buffett’s big bet on Apple has one Wall Street trader asking: Has he lost it?The Brooklyn Investor, a website that regularly pops up on “best of” lists for value investing blogs, has a problem with just how heavily-weighted in Apple Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has become.

Starbucks upgraded as the company shifts to a leaner operationMizuho thinks Starbucks Corp. is on its way to becoming a "leaner, focused operator," so analysts upgraded the coffee giant's shares to buy from neutral. Its price target was raised to $75 from $56. Mizuho highlights corporate cuts that amount to about $350 million over three years, which they say will drive an incremental 2.5% growth in annual earnings. "Additionally, while the company is still in the early days of its renewed digital initiatives in the Americas, momentum appears to be forming sooner than we expected," wrote analysts led by Jeremy Scott. Starbucks reported better-than-expected same-store sales results in the Americas, which drove up the company's shares last week. Starbucks stock is up 12% for the year to date while the S&P 500 index is up nearly 2% for th eperiod.

Yoga-studio gunman who killed Florida State professor and student had history of sexual misconduct, police sayThe gunman who stormed a Florida yoga studio, killing two people and wounding five others before fatally shooting himself, had a history of groping women, police said on Saturday.

Starbucks better-than-expected same-restaurant sales may not be sustainable Starbucks shares soar in Friday trading to close at highest in 17 monthsMany analysts and investors are upbeat about Starbucks’ results, but some analysts wonder whether the coffee company can repeat the performance

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